Events in March 2026
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March 1, 2026(3 events) Winter Biathlon, Non-Member Day – This will be a fun "introduction" to Biathlon using WSC-owned air rifles at the Rifle Range. This Sunday, 1-Mar'26 session will be for the general public. Entry fee: $20.00/person. Register on SignUpGenius. Questions to the WSC President. Clubhouse Downstairs Sporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Sporting Clays Trailer Trap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session. Questions to the Trap Chair. |
March 2, 2026(1 event) Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Boiled Kielbasa dinner – General Membership meeting at the clubhouse, shared via Zoom teleconference for those who do not wish to meet in person. Connection details to be supplied by club E-blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on. If you choose to attend the meetings in person:
The monthly meal will be a boiled kielbasa dinner with carrots and potatoes, a dessert, and choice of drink - all for $5.00! Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM. |
March 3, 2026
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March 4, 2026(1 event) Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved – A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs |
March 5, 2026(1 event) Intro to Shotguns and Trap – Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters. The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching. Schedule:
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Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details. Trap House 80 West St. Westford, MA |
March 6, 2026
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March 8, 2026(5 events) Action Bay Qualification REMINDER A reminder that qualifications are required for use of the Action Bays by club members, to ensure that participants can safely use a holster with a handgun and shoot safely. Sessions are not regularly scheduled in advance during winter, but may be arranged by contacting the Action Bay Chair. In essence, there will be a written test, and you will be required to draw and fire from a holster and hit a target at thirty feet. Requirements:
Full requirements are in the Action Bay Qualification Procedures. The test is an open book 25-question multiple-choice which must be completed in 30 minutes. The passing grade is 84%, and requires great familiarity with the rules to finish in time. Resources: Action Bay Range Rules and Cross Functional Rules Registration is required, to ensure that you can be notified of last-minute schedule changes. Contact the Action Bay Chair. Successful completion a qualification session is required to gain access to the Action Bays. Outdoor Action Bay Range Start of Daylight Savings Time (Sporting Clays now holds two rounds once again) – Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs 80 West St. Westford, MA USA 978-692-3649 Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed) – Registration Required!! All members must have an Orange Card to use the outdoor ranges. Cards are issued after a safety briefing, given by the Outdoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance. Please follow the instructions in the Chair's response carefully. Note well: you must register to ensure that you can be notified of a last-minute schedule changes. Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs Sporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Sporting Clays Trailer Trap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session. Questions to the Trap Chair. |
March 9, 2026
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March 10, 2026(1 event) Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved – All members must pass a Gun Skills Safety Review (GSSR) to gain access to the Indoor Range (via their WSC Proximity Cards). Proximity Card permissions are updated after the GSSR by the Indoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance. Agenda:
Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs |
March 11, 2026(1 event) Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved – A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs |
March 12, 2026(2 events) College scholarship application deadline Applications for the club's scholarship program must be received by the Scholarship chair by today. Notify your family members who may be interested. Intro to Shotguns and Trap – Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters. The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching. Schedule:
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Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details. Trap House 80 West St. Westford, MA |
March 13, 2026
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March 14, 2026(2 events) NRA Home Firearm Safety Course (Indoor Range CLOSED) – NRA-certified instructors will teach NRA Home Firearm Safety, a nationally-recognized training course for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. At the successful completion of this course, students will receive a basic firearm safety certificate which satisfies the Massachusetts legal requirement for applying for a License to Carry firearms (or the Firearms Identification Card, which conveys fewer privileges). Students will be charged $50.00 (cash, or check made out to the name of the WSC President) to cover course materials with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund. (Classes of this type are currently retailing for $125.00). This is an LTC eligible class that will be grandfathered before the new laws go into effect. This course will be open to Club members and their immediate family. Students must register via SignUp Genius. The clubhouse indoor range will be closed for the duration of the class. Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs 80 West St. Westford, MA USA 978-692-3649 Trap 101 Clinic Practice Session/Graduation Party – Introduction to shotguns and shooting Trap for interested members who don't quite feel "ready" for Trap. Practice session at the Trap House, Contact the Trap Chair for details. Trap House 80 West St. Westford, MA |
March 15, 2026(3 events) New Member Presentation – A presentation for prospective members is held in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed. The meeting starts with the presentation, so please plan on being seated by the starting time. The meeting should last approximately one hour, depending on the number of applicants. Questions to the Membership Secretary. Clubhouse Downstairs Sporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Sporting Clays Trailer Trap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session. Questions to the Trap Chair. |
March 16, 2026(1 event) Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED) – E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed. Trap House 80 West St. Westford, MA |
March 17, 2026(1 event) St. Patrick's Day N/A |
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March 21, 2026
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March 22, 2026(3 events) Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED – The Archery group is hosting a Granite State Bowhunters 3D shoot. Adult GSB shooters with membership cards pay $12, non-members $15 - save $3 by joining GSB at registration ($10 for individuals, $15 for families). Under 18's shoot free. The clubhouse upstairs will be running a cafe, so the indoor range is closed for the duration. Outdoor ranges should remain open. Questions to the Archery Chair. WSC East & West 3D Archery Loops Sporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Sporting Clays Trailer Trap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session. Questions to the Trap Chair. |
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March 28, 2026
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March 29, 2026(3 events) Palm Sunday N/A Sporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Sporting Clays Trailer Trap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session. Questions to the Trap Chair. |
March 30, 2026
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March 31, 2026(2 events) 2026 Membership Renewal Final Deadline N/A If you haven't paid your 2026 dues by now, today is your last chance to renew without undergoing the entire new member interview process, including the $250 initiation fee. (And you've owed a $25 late payment fee since the end of February). Contact the Membership Secretary to renew. Game Preserve closes for Summer N/A This is the last day that WSC's private game preserve is open for upland game bird hunting. It re-opens on the 15th of September. Contact the Game Preserve chair for details. |
April 1, 2026(1 event) Beginning of Passover Sunset |
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April 3, 2026(1 event) Good Friday N/A |
April 4, 2026
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